If the funds in the accounts were paid by the banks to "pay on death" ("POD") beneficiaries, that's fine. If the funds were withdrawn after the...

Rental Income in Probate?

Some part of the rental income might be community, depending on such things as whether it can be shown that community source money was used to pay...

1. No 2. If the amount gifted was over $14k, the person making the gift should report it, but the recipient wouldn't treat it as income.

What can a person do if left 1/2 a house in a living trust?

The common practice is for the house to be left to the surviving spouse, but that's not the end of the analysis. You should call a local probate...

My sister is the executive of my dads estate. I have repeatedly asked for an accounting of his investments and bank accounts.

There's a very specific process for making a request for an accounting, and it's best to have a local attorney do it with a letter. She might not...

Not sure where to turn for help on my CA taxes

It's not clear whether the 1995 obligation is only penalties and interest for your own failure to file regardless of whether your ex was supposed...

Who would be the beneficiary of my fathers estate?

If your father's spouse predeceased him, and there's no trust or will, you and your siblings would share equally. But a probate court would need...

Myself along with three other siblings inherited my father's home as part of the estate.How do I evict eldest bro. Who moved in

If your sister is the trustee of the trust, she's the one who's supposed to manage the trust assets (including the home) in the best interests of...

Do i need open probate if no will, no assets, no dept, children over 18, no spouse ?

From what you've described, it doesn't sound like there's any reason to begin the probate process.

Me and my 3 other siblings are beneficiaries if my father's home.. Eldest brother moved whole family into home w/oit consent.

There are a lot of important facts missing from this question, such as how you all "inherited" the home. Was there a will or a trust? Has the...